desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
long night (esp. of autumn)
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
early morning; early hours; early in the morning
that is to say; so that means
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
pounded fish cake; half a slice; half a ticket; ticket stub
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
trauma (usu. psychological)
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
cosplay (dressing in costume, esp. as a manga character, etc.)
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly